Samir Arora Claims Nifty’s 11.8% USD CAGR Since 1998 Outperforms Gold and S&P 500

When we talk about long‑term investing, people often compare major asset classes like stocks, gold, and global markets to find the best wealth creators. Recently, veteran fund manager Samir Arora brought attention to one striking statistic: Nifty’s USD‑adjusted long‑term returns have outpaced both gold and the S&P 500 over nearly three decades. His data has sparked renewed interest in how Indian equities stack up globally and against traditional stores of value like gold.